Speaker of the Shura
receives official of religious
Commission
Makkah, August 26
Dr
Salih bin Humaid, the Speaker of the
Shura (Consultative) Council, met here
today Director
General
of the branch of the Commission of
promotion of virtue and prevention of
vice in
Makkah
region Sheikh Ahmad al-Ghamdi and
members of the branch.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bin Humaid
said the Saudi leadership has been
giving a great
attention
to the Commission because the foundation
of the rule in the Kingdom is based on
promotion
of virtue and prevention of vice.
He highlighted the important role of the
personnel of the Commission.
Dr Bin Humaid expressed happiness for
the great attention being given by the
Commission's
presidency
to the training programs for its
personnel.
He noted that the Shura Council
appreciates the activities of the
Commission.
Focal Points of International Conference
on Dialogue 2 Madrid
The
second session to be held on Thursday
will be under the theme (Dialogue and
Its
Importance
in Human Society). It will be chaired by
Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid,
Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura of Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
During the session, Rev. Nichiko Niwano,
President of Japan Committee in World
Parliament
for
Religion and Peace will talk about
Dialogue and Interaction of Cultures and
Civilizations
and
Prof. Federico Mayor Zaragoza, President
of Cultural Foundation for Peace, who is
a
Member
of European Parliament of Spain, will
talk about Dialogue and Its Impact on
Peaceful
Coexistence.
Also, Dr. Abdulhadi Tazi, Member of
Moroccan Academy, will talk about
Dialogue
and Its Impact on International
Relations. After that, Dr. Redwan Naef
Al-Sayyed,
Chairman
of International Institute for Islamic
Studies in Lebanon will talk about
Dialogue in
the
Face of Calls for Clash of Civilization
and End of History.
The third session will discuss the theme
(Common Human Values in Areas of
Dialogue). It will
be
chaired by Dr. William F. Vendley
Secretary General of World Conference of
Religions for
Peace.
During the session, Dr. Nihad Awad,
Executive Director of Council on
American-Islamic
Relations
(CAIR), will talk about Ethical Reality
in Contemporary Human Society. Also,
Sheikh
Muhammad Ali Taskheeri, Secretary
General of World Forum for Proximity of
Islamic
Schools
of Thought, will talk about Significance
of Religion and Values in Combating
Crimes,
Drugs
and Corruption. For his part,
Shankaracharya Omkar Anand Saraswati Ji
Maharaj,
Leader
of Sanatan Dharm in India, will talk
about Role of Religion and Family in
Stability of
Society.
After that, Rev. Miguel Angel Ayuso
Guixot, Rector of Pontifical Council for
Inter-
Religious Dialogue in Vatican, will talk
about Protection of Environment as a
Common Human
Duty.
Speaker of Mjlis Ash Shura leaves for
Spain
Riyadh, July 12
Speaker of Mjlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr.
Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid will
participate at the
World
Conference on Dialogue which will take
place in the Spanish capital Madrid on
Wednesday,
under the patronization of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz and comes in response to
an invitation by the Custodian of the
Two
Holy
Mosques for dialogue.
Sheikh Dr. bin Humaid will chair a panel
on dialogue and its importance in human
society
during
the conference which lasts for three
days.
In a statement to the Saudi Press
Agency, Speaker of Mjlis Ash Shura noted
that the
conference
was timely held in the current world of
cracks and differences and religious and
sectarian
conflicts.
He said, "The dialogue is the best
solution and more beneficial to get an
accepted formula and
that
the world urgently need the dialogue so
as to avoid wars and strife that impede
understanding
and progress and familiarity among the
peoples of the world".
He commended the initiative of the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin
Abdulaziz
for the dialogue between the followers
of the religions, saying that the
"initiative of
the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, not
surprising since King Abdullah bin
Abdulaziz
seeks
and calls for peace and supports
dialogue. The Kingdom under his
leadership always
sought
to security, peace and a pioneer in this
area".
He added "what the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques does (comes or stems) from
the
feeling
of responsibility towards his religion,
country and the whole world", describing
the
initiative
on a dialogue of religions, "as the
first of its kind which will enhance the
partnership of
humanity
and stresses the use of the language of
dialogue with respect of heavenly
religions".
He called on the (gathering or
conferees) to come out with "positive
outcomes to serve the
people
and humanity as the world awaits the
findings and recommendations that will
come out
of
this major international conference",
expressing thanks and appreciation to
the Government
and
the friendly people of Spain to embrace
this important conference.
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura visits SABIC
Corporation
Riyadh, July 09
Dr.
Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid Speaker of
Majlis Ash Shura, and a delegation of
the
Council
have visited Saudi Basic Industries
Corporation.
Upon arrival to the venue, they were
received by Prince Saud bin Thenayan Al
Saud,
Chairman
of Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
and who is Chairman of Board of
Directors
of SABIC, Saud Al-Madhy Vice-Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of SABIC
and
a number of senior official of the
corporation.
Prince Saud bin Thenayan Al Saud
welcomed the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
and the
accompanying
delegation and praised the Council and
its achievements.
After that, he delivered a speech in
which he talked about SABIC Corporation
and its strategic
plans
and future investments.
Then, the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
and the accompanying delegation toured
the permanent
exhibition
and watched a presentation about the
corporation and its continual efforts of
industrial
and social investment.
Majlis Ash Shura delegation visits U.S.
congress and a number of civil society
institutions
Washington, June 17
Majlis
Ash Shura delegation, currently visiting
the U.S., today paid visits to New
America
Foundation,
Strategic and International Studies
Center and Middle East Institute to
confer with
officials
and researchers there.
During the conversations, bilateral
relations between the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and the
U.S.
were reviewed as well as other issues of
mutual concern.
Earlier, the delegation dropped at the
U.S. congress and met with a number of
its members.
They
discussed ways of cooperation between
the two chambers.
Secretary -General of
Majlis Ash Shura takes Oath
before King
Jeddah, June 30
The
new Secretary General of Majlis Ash
Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah bin
Mohammed
Al-Ghamdi
took the oath here today before the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz following a royal order
appointing Dr. Al-Ghamdi as General
Secretary
of Majlis Ash Shura in the excellent
rank.
The King congratulated the General
Secretary of Majlis Ash Shura on this
assignment, wishing
him
every success in the service his
religion and homeland.
For his part, the General Secretary of
Majlis Ash Shura thanked the King for
the royal
confidence
bestowed upon him, hoping to carry out
his duties to the trust of the prudent
leadership
on him.
The audience was attended by Crown
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,
Deputy Premier,
Minister
of Defense and Aviation and Inspector
General; Prince Met'teb bin Abdulaziz,
Minister
of Municipal and Rural Affairs; Prince
Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of
Interior; Prince
Ahmed
bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Interior Minister;
Dr. Salih bin Homaid, Chairman of the
Shoura
Council;
Majlis Ash Shura delegation meets with
French officials
Paris, June 30
A delegation of members
of the Saudi French parliamentary
friendship Committee, an affiliate
of Majlis Ash
Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
led by Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-
Manie, met here today
with the Minister of State at the French
Foreign Ministry for Foreign
Affairs Rama Yad
within the framework of the official
visit by the delegation to the French
Republic at the
invitation of the French National
Assembly.
During the meeting, the overall issues
of common interest between the two
countries, especially
parliamentary
relations were reviewed.
Later, the delegation held a meeting
with Assistant Director-General of the
International
Relations at the
Department of European and International
Relations and Cooperation at the
Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research Mark
Rowland.
During the meeting, they discussed
topics of common concern, particularly
as regards
cooperation in
education and scientific research as
well as the academic conditions of
students
on scholarships in
France.
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker concludes visit
to Portugal
Lisbon, June 28
Dr.
Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid, President
of Majlis Ash Shura concluded here today
an
official
visit to Portugal as part of two nation
European tour that included also
Iceland, upon
invitations
from Speakers of the two countries'
parliaments.
Dr Bin Humaid described the visit as
"successful" and said it achieved the
expected goals.
In a statement to SPA, Bin Humaid said
"We have discussed with friends in
Iceland and
Portugal,
the overall bilateral relations in all
spheres of political, economic,
investment, social,
educational
spheres.
Moreover, the discussions also covered
means of enhancing these relations for
the interests of
the
people Saudi Arabia, Portugal and
Iceland."
Majlis Ash Shura Council
Speaker to visit Portugal
Riyadh, June 24
Dr
Sheikh Salih bin Humaid, the Speaker of
Majlis Ash Shura Council, will start
tomorrow an
official
visit to Portugal.
He is scheduled to meet with a number of
Portuguese officials and
parliamentarians.
Sheikh Dr Bin Humaid ended earlier today
a 3-day official visit to Iceland.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency
(SPA), he highlighted the positive
outcome of his visit to
Iceland
and said it would contribute to further
cementing relations between the Kingdom
and
Iceland.
Dr Bin Humaid said the Majlis Ash Shura
Council is keen on developing its
relations with the
parliaments
of the fraternal and friendly countries
so as to benefit from their experiences.
He noted that Majlis Ash Shura Council
is a member of several regional and
international
parliamentary
federations.
Dr bin Humaid is accompanied by a
delegation comprising Dr Ayed
al-Raddadi; Dr Abdullah
Al-Dosari;
Dr Salih Al-Dosari, Dr Abdel-Jalil
Al-Seif and a number of officials.
Majlis Ash Shura new Secretary General
Appointed
Jeddah, June 22
A
royal order issued here today,
appointing Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah bin
Mohamed Al-
Ghamdi
as Secretary General of Majlis Ash Shura
in the excellent rank.
The statement, issued by the royal
court, instructed the authorities
concerned to implement the
order
with immediate effect.
Nancy Pelosi receives Majlis Ash Shura
Delegation
Washington, June 21
Nancy
Pelosi, Speaker of the United States
House of Representatives received here
last night
the
visiting delegation of Majlis Ash Shura
led by Dr Bandar Al-Eiban.
A number of the US congressmen
participated in the meeting.
Dr Al-Eiban conveyed to the Speaker of
the United States House of
Representatives, the
greetings
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown
Prince
Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy
Premier, Defense and Aviation Minister
and Inspector
General,
as well as Dr Salih bin Humaid, the
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura.
Majlis Ash Shura's delegation reiterated
keenness on further cementing friendly
relations with
the
US Congress in a manner that serves
mutual interest.
On her part, Pelosi welcomed the
delegation and highlighted the outcome
of her historical visit
to
Saudi Arabia last year and expressed
appreciation for the warm welcome
extended to her
in
the Kingdom.
She asked the delegation to convey her
greetings to King Abdullah and his Crown
Prince
Sultan
bin Abdulaziz as well as the Chairman of
Majlis Ash Shura.
During the reception, the delegation
exchanged views with Pelosi on a number
of topics
including
the Arab-Israeli dispute, the situation
in Iraq, as well as means of fighting
terrorism,
the
price of petroleum and the economic
situation in the Kingdom.
Saudi ambassador hosts luncheon for
Shura Delegation
Washington, June 18
Saudi
ambassador to the United States Adel bin
Ahmad al-Jubeir hosted here yesterday a
luncheon
in honor of the visiting delegation of
Majlis Ash Shura.
The party was attended by a number of
officials.
The delegation visited yesterday the US
Congress, and it was briefed on the role
of the
National
Homeland Security Committee.
It also held a meeting with Executive
Director of US National Conference of
State Legislators
(NCSL)
William T. Pound as well as with U.S.
congressman (Democrat) from Georgia
David
Scott.
During the meetings, issues as regards
prospects of enhancing bilateral
cooperation came up for
discussion.
The delegation includes Dr Bandar
Al-Eiban, the Head of the Saudi-American
Parliamentary
Friendship
Committee, Eng. Osama Kurdi; Yousef
Al-Maimani; Dr Khalid Al-Awad, Dr
Nihad
Al-Jashi, the advisor at Majlis Ash
Shura, and other officials.
Majlis Ash Shura delegation visits U.S.
congress and a number of civil society
institutions
Washington, June 17
Majlis
Ash Shura delegation, currently visiting
the U.S., today paid visits to New
America
Foundation,
Strategic and International Studies
Center and Middle East Institute to
confer with
officials
and researchers there.
During the conversations, bilateral
relations between the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and the
U.S.
were reviewed as well as other issues of
mutual concern.
Earlier, the delegation dropped at the
U.S. congress and met with a number of
its members.
They
discussed ways of cooperation between
the two chambers.
The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
receives Prince Mansour
Riyadh, June 9
Dr
Salih bin Humaid, the Speaker of Majlis
Ash Shura , received here today Prince
Mansour
bin
Khalid Al-Farmhand Al-Saud, on the
occasion of appointing him as the Saudi
ambassador
to
Austria.
He congratulated him on this Royal
confidence, and hoped that he would
perform his mission
successfully.
They reviewed issues of mutual interest
notably aspects of cooperation between
the Shura
Council
and the Embassy.
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
receives Dutch Delegation
Riyadh, June 07
Dr.
Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid, Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura received here today
the
delegation
of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the
Dutch parliament currently visiting
Kingdom
of
Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed a
number of topics of common interest and
ways of
enhancing
bilateral relations, especially in the
field of parliamentary action.
The meeting was attended by a number of
officials.
Also, the Chairman of the Dutch-Saudi
Friendship Parliamentary Committee of
Majlis Ash
Shura,
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Abu Melha met the
Dutch Parliamentary delegation here
today.
During the meeting, they reviewed ties
between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
Netherlands
as
well as the parliamentary relations
between Majlis Ash Shura and the Dutch
Parliament and
the
activation of the Parliamentary
Friendship Committees of the two
countries.
The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
receives U.S. Official
Riyadh, June 07
Dr
Salih bin Humaid, the Speaker of Majlis
Ash Shura, received here today U.S.
Assistant
under
secretary for democratic affairs, labor,
women, and human rights Erika Barex.
They reviewed a number of political,
economic, educational, social investment
topics, notably
topics
pertaining to parliamentary relations
between Majlis Ash Shura and the US
Congress.
They also discussed bilateral relations
in the parliamentary field.
The two sides underlined the importance
of further developing bilateral
relations due to the
regional
and international significance of the
two countries.
The meeting was attended by number
officials.
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura receives
Dr. Al-Sheddi
Riyadh, June 03
DR
Salih bin Humaid, the Chairman of the
Shura (Consultative) Council, received
here today
Dr
Adel Al-Sheddi, the Secretary General of
the Global program to introduce the
Prophet of
Mercy
(Prophet Mohammad - PBUH).
Dr Bin Humaid hailed the role being
played by the program in shedding light
on the Prophet
(PBUH).
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura receives
Tunisian & Czech Parliamentarians
Riyadh, June 02
Dr.
Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid, Speaker
of Shura (Consultative) Council received
here
today
Khyarah Al-Agha, Member of Tunisian
Parliament and Head of African-Arab
Parliamentarian
Forum on Population and Development.
During the meeting, they discussed a
number of issues of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, the Tunisian Parliamentarian
attended today a session of Shura
(Consultative)
Council
accompanied by Tunisian Ambassador to
the Kingdom Najeeb Al-Muneef.
On other hand, Dr. bin Humaid received
later today Senator Karel Bartak, Head
of Senate of
the
Parliament of the Czech Republic
Committee on Education, Science,
Culture, Human
Rights
and Petition.
During the meeting, they discussed a
number of issues of mutual interest.
Dr Bin Humaid highlights significance of
Majlis Ash Shura
Makkah, May 28
Dr
Salih bin Humaid, the Speaker of the
Majlis Ash Shura, said the Saudi ruling
system has
been
stemming from the Islamic shariah.
In an address before personnel of Ummal
Qura University here last night, he said
the ruler in
the
Kingdom is responsible for applying
Islamic rules in all domains.
He noted that Shura is one of the
principles of Islam and it is stipulated
in the Kingdom's basic
ruling
system.
On the relation of the Shura with
democracy, he said "At this time, when
voices are raised for
spreading
democracy on the basis that democracy is
the way for the development of the
nations
and defeating backwardness, relation
between Shura and democracy should not
be
taken
as ties of accord or contradiction."
Citing
the stages of Shura in the Kingdom, he
said it started in 1343 AH, and its
second stage
began
in 1344 AH, and the Shura council was
established in 1345 AH.
He pointed out that the new system was
issued in 1412 AH and it was an
important
development
because it matched the aspirations of
the citizens and leadership.
Dr Bin Humaid said the Shura, which
includes 12 committees, holds two
sessions per week.
He noted that the decisions of the Shura
are submitted to the Custodian of the
Two Holy
Mosques.
Dr Bin Humaid noted that the Shura was a
major partner in the development and
organizational
process
witnessed by the Kingdom in the recent
years because it had studied several
systems
and
statutes.
Dr. Bin Humaid disclosed that the Shura
has joined so many unions and
federations and
parliamentary
forums, and participated in several
Arab, Islamic and international
conferences
and
meetings.
He noted that the Shura has joined the
federation of the councils of the member
states of the
Organization
of Islamic Conference; the Arab
parliamentary federation; the Asian
parliamentary
federation for peace; the forum of
Africa and the Arab world; the
international
parliamentarians'
federation; the international
parliamentary federation, and other
similar
organizations.
Shura Council Speaker receives US
Congress delegation
Riyadh, May 27
Shura
Council Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah
bin Homaid received here today a
delegation of
US
Congress members led by Chairman of the
Committee on Natural Resources Nick
Rahall.
During the meeting, they exchanged
cordial talks and discussed bilateral
relations between the
two
friendly countries in political,
economic, social and investment fields,
especially
parliamentary
relations.
They also discussed urgent issues at
regional and international arenas,
including the Palestinian
issue,
Iraq and Lebanon.
The meeting was attended by Shura
Council Member Dr. Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al-Hilwah;
US
Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia Ford Fraker; and senior officials
at the US
Embassy
in the Kingdom.
Shura Council holds session
Riyadh, May 26
The
Shura Council held here today a regular
session presided over by the chairman of
the
council
Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin
Homaid.
In a statement following the session,
Assistant Secretary General of the
council Ahmad Alyahya
said
that during the session the council
continued its deliberations on the four
drafts, the real
estate
finance regulation, finance companies'
control regulation, leasing finance
regulation and
the
registered real estate mortgage
regulation.
Alyahya said the council completed its
deliberations on the first regulation
and then moved to
the
discussion of the 41-article finance
companies' control regulation.
Alyahya added that the council will
continue discussion of the remainder of
the articles of the
finance
companies' control regulation in a
future session and then will move to
discuss the other
regulations.
Assistant Speaker of Shura Council
Receives U.S Delegation
Riyadh, May 25
Assistant Speaker of Shura Council Dr.
Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barak
received here
today
a delegation of senior presidents and
advisors of U.S. Congress Commission
currently
on
a visit to the Kingdom.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Barak
stressed strong relations binding the
Kingdom and the United
States
of America in various political and
economic fields particularly joint
cooperation at the
level
of parliamentary action.
They also discussed issues and topics of
common interest between the two
countries at regional
and
international arenas in addition to ways
of enhancing parliamentary cooperation
between
the
two countries.
Shura Council Speaker receives Indian
Senator
Riyadh, May 21
Shura
Council Speaker Dr. Salih bin Abdullah
bin Homaid received here today Indian
Senator
and
honorary president of the United
Nations-affiliated International
Parliamentary Federation
Dr.
Najmah HibtaAlrahman.
During the meeting, they exchanged
cordial talks and discussed cooperation
in the
parliamentary
field and issues of common interest.
